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What do you get if you take 2000 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, see the hangman’s house, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet by Magdalene Bridge on the 'Quay' side with bars - look for our guides who will sometimes be in costume or otherwise wearing a branded hat/polo shirt/waterproof/hold all. Tours leave within 5 minutes of schedule. IF LATE CALL +44 1223 901 007 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE ON VOICEMAIL.
Free School Lane (close to The Eagle)
Itinerary
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1Cambridge
The tour specific itinerary will vary depending on group and questions but typical itinerary:
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
2Magdalene College
We start at Magdalene Bridge, a crossroads since before England existed and site of a 'ducking stool' for witches
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Hear the story of the Round Church, founded by returning Crusaders and the scene of many exorcisms
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Clare College
Clare College - The home of the bizarre story of the original 'skeleton in the cupboard'
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cambridge Market Square
Market Square - Home to lovely streetfood now, but 500 years ago it was a different meat burning....
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Benet Streer - The oldest building in Cambridge, opposite a pub whose lease states a particular window must always be open because of the suffocating feeling all customers experience when its ghosts are trapped inside
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Corups Christi - Home of some famous ghosts, including a Master of the college and another famous cupboard!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Sidney Sussex - The resting place of Oliver Cromwell - well, a bit of him at least, and maybe not resting as such...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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